Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Try not to lose yourself
I’m way past trying
I’m way past caring
I’m way past hoping
Try not to lose yourself
You’re always needing
You’re always hoping
Wash away your tears
Try not to lose yourself
I’m way past trying
I’m way past caring
I’m way past hoping
Try not to lose yourself
You’re always needing
You’re always hoping
Wash away your tears
Try not to lose yourself (x8)
I’m way past trying
I’m way past caring
I’m way past hoping
Try not to lose yourself
You’re always needing
You’re always hoping
Wash away your tears
Try not to lose yourself
I’m way past trying
I’m way past caring
I’m way past hoping
Try not to lose yourself
You’re always needing
You’re always hoping
Wash away your tears
Try not to lose yourself (x8)
Lyrics submitted by scooper
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
i set lines 2-4 in the first, third, and fourth verses and lines 2 and 3 in the second verse in italics because i think there is a dialog happening in this song, as if the first voice were urging the second not to lose himself and to wipe away his tears. possibly the two voices belong to the same person, and the song chronicles the inner struggle to persevere when all you want to do is give up. that duality is present in the music as well; in the first half of the song, the riff is a descending chord pattern, while in the second half the riff is an ascending one, which gives the effect of newfound optimism after a period of hopelessness. quite moving.
I know these things are open to interpretation. Personally, I've never heard this song as an inner-dialogue. The way I hear it, the singer is in some sort of downward spiral of depression and self-destruction. He has a companion who cares about him and who is trying to save him, but he is really beyond help. He is trying to tell his companion to let him go so he does not drag his companion down with him. The optimism, I think, is the companion feeling the relief of breaking free from a destructive relationship.<br /> <br /> I know that's not very optimistic, but that's what I hear. And hey: there's always something satisfying about announcing to the world that you're "way past caring."<br /> <br />
I love this song and the way Broadrick approches his music with Jesu. Awesome, awesome band!!!
it is amazing how jesu manage to create such emotions with little going on musically and lyrically! this song helped me through hard times and gave me self belief. thanks mr broadrick!